Author: Melissa Hart, Managing Editor

After hearing from more than 60 speakers and reading around 12,000 written and transcribed comments, City Council approved an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in public spaces to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community. The vote was 8-0-1 with Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson abstaining from the vote. Face coverings are defined…

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Mayor Ken McClure and Springfield-Greene County Health Department Director Clay Goddard announced today that the City of Springfield will continue with the Phase 3 Road to Recovery guidance that was announced in early June. The order took effect June 15 and expires July 15. Before it expires, officials will announce whether the City is…

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